Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack on the mounting bracket on the oil cooler fan assembly housing. This AD requires a one-time visual inspection for cracks on the mounting bracket on the oil cooler fan assembly housing and modification of the mounting bracket. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-2276
Document Number
2025-17384
Type
Rule
Publication Date
September 10, 2025
Effective Date
September 25, 2025
Comments Close
October 27, 2025
Affected Manufacturer
Bell Textron Canada Limited
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-2276
Topics
Official Documents
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